Herd Report

Scott Beck takes the Herd Report Spotlight Series to Bowen, Illinois, for a visit with Mike McClellan and Steve Peterson at Panther Creek Ranch ahead of their upcoming April 4 sale. This conversation centers on the real-world approach behind Panther Creek—raising cattle that work for commercial producers. Mike and Steve talk through how decades of steady progress, customer relationships, and honest selection have shaped their herd. They also walk through what sets this year’s offering apart, inc

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Mullen, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with David Kraye of Kraye Angus ahead of their annual bull sale, April 4th, in the heart of the Sandhills. Scott gets an inside look at a program built around practical, functional cattle designed to thrive in tough range conditions. From soundness and longevity to maternal strength and real-world performance, Kraye Angus focuses on cattle that can go out and work. The conversation highlights the ranch’s multi-ge

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Stuart, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Kerwin Red Angus ahead of their March 25 bull sale in Bassett, Nebraska. Scott sits down with JD Kerwin and Steve Meyer to talk about the genetics behind their program, the cow families driving their success, and the Red Angus and black-red carrier bulls featured in this year’s offering.

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Ottawa, Kansas, where Scott Beck visits Harris Angus Ranch ahead of their upcoming bull sale on March 28, 2026. Scott sits down with Rodney and Billy Harris along with Justin Hobbs to talk about the program’s evolution from commercial cattle roots to a growing Angus seedstock operation. They also discuss the breeding approach behind Harris Angus, the importance of fertility and longevity, and the genetics featured in this year’s sale offering.

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Riverton, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Bartels Angus Ranch ahead of their annual production sale on March 17, 2026. Scott sits down with the Bartels family to talk about the history of their program, their commercial cattle roots, and the philosophy behind producing balanced, practical Angus genetics. They also discuss the cattle featured in this year’s sale offering and the traits that continue to drive the Bartels breeding progr

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Griggsville, Illinois, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Musgrave Angus ahead of their 31st Annual Spring Sale on March 21, 2026. Scott sits down with Melvin, Andy and Tyler Musgrave along with Chris Earl to talk about the history of the program, the cow families behind their success and the genetics featured in this year’s sale offering.